NHA — National Healthcareer Association
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
The NHA CPT credential certifies phlebotomy-specific competence: order of draw, tube additives, venipuncture technique, complication management, specimen handling, and patient identification. Many medical assistants earn the CPT as a supplemental credential to strengthen their clinical resume.
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Cost
2 years from the issue date
Validity
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Difficulty
10 continuing-education credits every 2 years (per the NHA candidate handbook)
Renewal
Who is this credential for?
Lab and clinic staff whose primary responsibility is venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen handling in physician offices, hospitals, and reference laboratories.
Renewal requirements
10 continuing-education credits every 2 years (per the NHA candidate handbook)
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